Zipp 303 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake
From 812,21
Zipp 303 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake
Fulcrum Wind 40C
913,86
Fulcrum Wind 40C
Shimano Ultegra WH-RS700 C30
649,56
Shimano Ultegra WH-RS700 C30

Zipp 303 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake vs. Fulcrum Wind 40C vs. Shimano Ultegra WH-RS700 C30

Zipp 303 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake
Fulcrum Wind 40C
Shimano Ultegra WH-RS700 C30
Zipp 303 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake

From 812,21

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Fulcrum Wind 40C

913,86

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Shimano Ultegra WH-RS700 C30

649,56

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Pros
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Quality
Performance
Looks
Light weight
Carbon
Alloy rim for performance braking
Tubeless ready
Cons
-
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Harder to seat tyre in a tubeless ready rim

According to the product specialist

Pros
Thanks to a combination of low weight and a 45 mm half-high rim, the Zipp 303 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake wheels are all-rounders.
Tubeless tyres can be fitted to the rims with or without inner tubes. This makes it possible to ride tubeless, with advantages such as lower rolling resistance, better grip and more comfort.
The Zipp ZR1 hubs, developed in Germany, have bearings with a good seal and improved durability. The 6 pawl body engages super quick, resulting in minimal energy loss when the rider starts pedaling.
The Zipp ShowStopper brake surface ensures smooth braking in both wet and dry weather.
Lifelong guarantee covering all manufacturing errors, excepting wear and tear. Ultimate certainty!
These wheels definitely win the beauty award for their shiny carbon rims and simplicity in decals.
Due to the rim height of 40mm, the Wind 40C wheels are very versatile; high enough for aerodynamic advantage, but low enough for use on windy roads.  
The sealed industrial bearings in these wheels run smoothly and at the same time are well sealed against water and dirt.
If you're looking for lighter weight, improved aerodynamics and good braking performance, this is the way to go.
The wheels are tubeless ready.
The grey hubs and minimal use of decals both look great on these wheels.
The cup-cone bearings by Shimano are highly reliable and easy to maintain.
Cons
Due to the carbon rim brake structure, this wheel is less suitable for long mountain descents, with a risk of blowouts or rim deformation.
These wheels cannot be made tubeless.
The carbon braking surface makes this wheel less suitable for long mountain descents with the risk of a blowout or rim deformation.
The internal rim width is fairly narrow at 15 mm.

Specifications

Bearing Type
Industrial
Industrial
Cup-Conus
Type of wheel
Wheelset
Front Wheel
Rear Wheel
Wheelset
Wheelset
Weight (weighted by Mantel)
1578 grams
Rim Depth
45 mm
40 mm
30 mm
Rim Material
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Maximum Total Weight
109 kg
120 kg
Rim Width
24.2 mm
21 mm
Rim Width (internal)
19 mm
17 mm
15 mm
Tyre Type
Folding tyre
Tubeless
Folding tyre
Folding tyre
Tubeless
Nipple Type
External
External
External
Body Type
SRAM Race 10/11 speed
Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed 8 - 11 / Shimano 12 speed
SRAM Race 10/11 speed
Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed
Campagnolo 9-12 speed
SRAM Race 10/11 speed
Shimano Race HG 9-12 speed 9 - 10 - 11 speed
Number of spokes in front wheel
18
18
16
Number of spokes in rear wheel
24
21
21
Brake Type
Rim brake
Rim brake
Rim brake
Brake Surface Material
Carbon
Carbon
Aluminium
Wheel bags included
No
No
No
Axle System Front Hub
100 x 5 mm QR
100 x 5 mm QR
100 x 5 mm QR
Axle System Rear Hub
130 x 5 mm QR
130 x 5 mm QR
130 x 5 mm QR
Spoke Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Nipple Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spoke Type
J-bend
Straight Pull
Straight Pull
Brake pads included
Yes
No
Quick Releases included
Yes
Yes
Yes
Decal Colour
Grey
Grey
Grey
Warranty
Life time warranty
2 years
2 years
Extended warranty
Yes, after registration
No
No
Crash Replacement
Yes, after registration
No
No
Suitable tyre width
25 mm
28 mm
30 mm
32 mm
35 mm
37 mm
40 mm
42 mm
47 mm
50 mm
23 mm
25 mm
28 mm
30 mm
32 mm
33 mm
35 mm
37 mm
40 mm
42 mm
44 mm
47 mm
50 mm
23 mm
25 mm
28 mm
30 mm
32 mm
35 mm
Collection
2022
2023
2020
Weight provided by manufacturer
1530 grams
1555 grams
Colour
Black
Black
Black
Wheel characteristic(s)
Lightweight climbing wheels
Aerodynamic wheels
Extra comfortable wheels
Lightweight climbing wheels
Aerodynamic wheels
Lightweight climbing wheels
Required valve length
> 60 mm
> 55 mm
Tyre width recommended by Mantel
up to 25 mm
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